Chinese word

结实

Pronunciation

Pinyinjiē shí

Meaning

  • adjectivesturdy

Example

这张椅子很结实，不用担心会坏。zhè zhāng yǐ zi hěn jiē shí bú yòng dān xīn huì huài

This chair is very sturdy, so there is no need to worry that it will break.

Illustration for 结实 (sturdy)

More examples

这件外套很结实，可以穿很多年。zhè jiàn wài tào hěn jiē shí ké yǐ chuān hěn duō nián

This coat is very sturdy and can be worn for many years.

Core concept

Able to take weight, wear, or strain without coming apart, whether it describes an object or a person's physical build.

Common phrases

  • 很结实hěn jiē shí

    very sturdy

  • 结实的椅子jiē shí de yǐ zi

    sturdy chair

  • 结实的身体jiē shí de shēn tǐ

    healthy body

Similar words

牢固láo gù: Held firmly in place so that it does not easily shift or come loose.
坚固jiān gù: Solid and resistant to force, keeping its shape instead of breaking.
健壮jiàn zhuàng: Healthy-looking and strong, with a solid and well-developed body.

Definition in Chinese

坚固耐用，不容易损坏，常用来形容物体的牢固或人的强壮。jiān gù nài yòng bù róng yì sǔn huài cháng yòng lái xíng róng wù tǐ de láo gù huò rén de qiáng zhuàng

Word origin

结实 (jiēshí, "sturdy") combines 结 (jiē, "tie") with 实 (shí, "solid"), giving the image of something joined firmly and filled with substance rather than loose or hollow.

Usage tips

  • When it describes a person, this adjective focuses on a healthy, solid physical build rather than strength of character.

Other meanings

  • healthyadjective
  • solidadjective
  • well-builtadjective

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